47.4000’ N, 122.3280’ W

Des Moines, WA

54°
H 70°
L 51°
SE
3mph
High tide
2:14 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : 8:31 pm (7.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 58m at 2:14 pm (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Aug 1860

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:3510.26:0211.710:30-1.311:366.14:547:49Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:2010.16:2211.711:06-0.94:567:48Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:039.96:4111.612:075.511:40 AM-0.34:577:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:489.67:0211.612:384.812:140.54:587:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:359.37:2511.61:114.112:481.64:597:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:259.07:5111.41:473.41:222.85:017:42Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:208.78:1911.22:252.71:574.15:027:41Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:238.58:5010.83:082.12:355.55:037:39Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:418.49:2510.43:551.63:216.85:057:37Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:288.74:481.14:317.85:067:36Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:169.45:460.56:168.45:077:34Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:1310.26:45-0.17:518.45:097:32Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:1110.03:4810.87:42-0.98:488.05:107:31Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:1510.34:1711.38:34-1.69:317.35:117:29Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:1410.74:4411.79:22-2.110:106.35:137:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:1011.05:1112.010:08-2.210:515.15:147:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:0611.25:4012.310:52-1.711:343.85:157:24New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:0411.26:1012.611:36-0.85:177:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:0310.96:4312.712:192.512:200.65:187:20Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:0710.57:1712.61:061.31:052.35:197:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:1510.17:5512.21:560.41:544.05:217:17First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:339.78:3711.72:48-0.22:495.75:227:15First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:119.69:2610.93:45-0.34:027.15:237:13First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:0110.04:48-0.35:477.85:257:11First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:2110.75:55-0.27:367.65:267:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:1511.17:01-0.18:467.05:277:07Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:589.53:5611.48:01-0.29:336.35:297:05Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:029.64:2711.48:51-0.210:085.65:307:04Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:559.84:5111.49:340.010:385.05:317:02Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:4110.05:0811.310:110.311:044.35:337:00Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:2310.05:2411.210:440.911:293.65:346:58Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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